urban forestry
management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas.
This article is about use of trees in cities. For forests in cities, see
Urban forest.
Urban forestry is the care and management of single trees and tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment. Urban forestry involves both planning and management, including the programming of care and maintenance operations of the urban forest. Urban forestry advocates the role of trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure. Urban foresters plant and maintain trees, support appropriate tree and forest preservation, conduct research and promote the many benefits trees provide. Urban forestry is practiced by municipal and commercial arborists, municipal and utility foresters, environmental policymakers, city planners, consultants, educators, researchers and community activists.
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ATP: Asia Tree Preservation2016-12-16T18:23:51+08:00
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